AI-generatedGiessen at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 662 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 162 m
Climate in Giessen
Giessen has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Giessen is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Giessen
The best time to visit Giessen is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 64 mm.
Giessen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Giessen in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Giessen in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Giessen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Giessen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4618:36
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:26–08:31 · evening 17:51–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:26 · evening 18:56–19:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Giessen compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Giessen in October?
In October, Giessen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Giessen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 50 min07:46 – 18:36
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Giessen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Giessen: score 81 against 47. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 55 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Giessen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January5° · 1.5 h
In January, Giessen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in January17February6° · 2.7 h
In February, Giessen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in February34March11° · 4.2 h
In March, Giessen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in March67April16° · 6.2 h
In April, Giessen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in April78May20° · 6.7 h
In May, Giessen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in May81June23° · 7.4 h
In June, Giessen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in June78July26° · 7.3 h
In July, Giessen is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in July80August25° · 7.0 h
In August, Giessen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in August77September20° · 5.1 h
In September, Giessen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in September47October14° · 3.1 h
In October, Giessen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in October16November9° · 1.4 h
In November, Giessen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in November11December5° · 1.1 h
In December, Giessen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giessen.
Giessen in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Giessen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 5° | −1° | 1.5 h | 11 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 6° | −1° | 2.7 h | 10 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 11° | 2° | 4.2 h | 10 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 16° | 5° | 6.2 h | 10 | 46 |
| MayMay | 78 | 20° | 9° | 6.7 h | 11 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 23° | 12° | 7.4 h | 10 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 26° | 14° | 7.3 h | 12 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 25° | 13° | 7.0 h | 10 | 59 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 10° | 5.1 h | 9 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 14° | 6° | 3.1 h | 11 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 9° | 3° | 1.4 h | 12 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 5° | 0° | 1.1 h | 13 | 61 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Giessen
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Giessen, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Giessen: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Giessen has about 11 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Giessen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Giessen
How breezy and how cloudy Giessen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Giessen typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Giessen: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Giessen
How often the day gets hot in Giessen (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Giessen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Giessen
Snow is possible in Giessen, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Giessen.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Giessen
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Giessen in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Giessen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 650 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Germany
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- German
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +49
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Giessen vs Marburg
In October the holiday weather in Giessen and Marburg is about equally good (score 47 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in Marburg as in Giessen.
| in October | Giessen | Marburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Giessen ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Giessen
When is the best time to visit Giessen?
The best time to visit Giessen is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Giessen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Giessen?
Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 64 mm. The driest month is April with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Giessen get?
Giessen gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Giessen in?
Giessen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Giessen?
A nonstop flight from London to Giessen takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Giessen?
Giessen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 79, summer holidays 79, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 13.